I deserve CAF young player of the year award – Eric Ayiah

He received nomination for the CAF Young Player of the year award after his impressive performance at the Africa Youth Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup this year.

The Ghana youth star lost the award to Nigeria and Arsenal winger, Alex Iwobi who enjoyed a fine campaign for both the Gunners and Nigeria last year.

He however believes he is in a good position to grab the title this time around.

“This is a great opportunity and I am excited because I never expected it, I lost it to Iwobi last year but I am confident that I will win it this time around but I want everyone to support me by voting for me,” he told Graphic Sports.

“There are many players in the team but I believe I was nominated by the grace of God and also for my hard work and dedication to the national agenda.

“I have checked the list and I know that I am ahead of my competitors, so I am confident that I will win it,” he said.

The 17-year-old will be competing for the accolade with Senegalese youngster Krepin Diatt, Luther Singh of South Africa, Zambia’s Patson Daka and Salam Giddou of Mali.